A different kind of New Year's Eve
My first New Year's Eve alone... If I'm not mistaken, my first New Year's Eve away from home!! It's a totally different feeling. Perhaps I am feeling a bit homesick. I mean, what are celebrations without family?!! Christmas and New Year have been a tradition in my home for some time now, more likely to be celebrated than Onam or Deepawali. I don't know if this is because Christmas and New Year allow a lighter, simpler, easier celebration or because of the spirit of 'Goa'. Back home, the celebration continues without me and my brother. We, away from home, celebrate in our own little ways. Now I wonder... What thoughts are going on in their minds? Just like it is my first new year away from family, it is their first new year without me, in years. They probably miss me like they do everyday. But for me, today is special. Everything about today is special. The boredom, the homesickness, the loneliness, every little feeling is special. It is as relaxing as it